Grants & Incentives

Economic Incentives Policy

Location, demographics, and quality of life are just a few reasons the City of Littleton is a great place to develop a project or operate a business. A great city provides a strong and positive foundation for the development and business community. Taking an “Open for Business” approach to community and economic development, the city works collaboratively with developers and business owners to ensure long-term positive outcomes for all parties. Economic Incentives Policy

Grants offered through the City of Littleton encourage capital improvements and community engagement.

Revitalization Incentive Grant

The goal of the Revitalization Incentive Grant is to encourage private property investment and improvements, while making revitalization efforts affordable, creative and of benefit to the community. In 2018 Littleton City Council approved $100,000 in funding for the 2019 Revitalization Incentive Grant to be administered by the Economic Development Department. The program offers up to 50% in matching funds to business tenants and property owners within the City of Littleton proposing projects that improve the appearance of existing buildings. Applications for consideration involve improvements visible from the public right of way. Basic maintenance is not eligible (e.g. repairs, painting, siding, roofing, window replacements.) NOTE: Applications must be received before project construction is begun. Application - Revitalization Incentive Grant

Main Street Historic District Grant

The Main Street Historic District Grant provides funding for improvements for property owners or tenants within the Main Street Historic District or in Downtown Littleton. Applications can be made for projects including architectural design assistance, façade work, removal of graffiti, maintenance, signage, or building improvements. Individual projects may be considered for awards up to $50,000.

Large Community-Improvement Grants

Large Community-Improvement Grants encourage neighborhood groups and homeowner's association participation in community improvement projects. Approved projects are eligible for up to $9,999 and must benefit the neighborhood, be accessible to the public and must have three bids. Large community-improvement grants are physical improvements to common areas accessible to the public such as;

Small Community-Building Grants

Small Community-Building Grants encourage neighborhood outreach and engagement. Approved projects are eligible for up to $500 and include start-up assistance for neighborhood newsletters, neighborhood block parties, National Night Out events, and neighborhood clean-up events.

Local Partnership Funding (Formerly Nonprofit Discretionary Grants)

Each year the Littleton City Council considers requests for Local Partnership Funding (Formerly Nonprofit Discretionary Grants) from nonprofit organizations who serve Littleton residents. Grants are awarded during the budget process. Requests may include operational, one-time special purpose grants, or event sponsorships (in-kind or cash). This is a competitive process as council always receives more requests than it has funds available. Requests funded range from a few hundred dollars to over $20,000.